Nautical Metaphors

Journey in ancient times was always undertaken by the use of ships and boats. Therefore, it's no wonder that many authors have gone over-board with the use of nautical metaphors. Some of the most famous nautical metaphors are:

-All at sea
-Batten down the hatches
-Between the devil and the deep blue sea
-Close quarters
-Full to the gunwales
-Go by the board
-Know the ropes
-Loose cannon